JoanDuff

Joan Duff, age 81, formerly of Grand Blanc, died Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Heartland Health Care - Fostrian. Mrs. Duff was born September 28, 1931 in Detroit, the daughter of August and Arvilla Wolfe. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ. Joan was a very social, outgoing person whose positive attitude brought her many friends. She enjoyed cooking (especially desserts), Bible Study, playing Bridge with close friends, reading, and crafting. Mrs. Duff worked at REO-Hallmark and Bill Carr Signs. Surviving are her daughters, Catherine Duff and Karen (Rob) Hall and step-grandson Steven; sister, Geraldine Alam; nieces and nephews, Tom (Pat) Wolfe, Barbara (David) Magenheim, Leila Newman, Deena (Brad) Parks, Reem (Tony) Cvetko, Jamil (Laura) Alam, and many grandnieces and nephews who were like grandchildren to her. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Howard. The family would like to thank Dr. Hak and staff, and the staff at McFarlan Home and Fostrian Manor for their compassionate caregiving. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2013 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 6494 S. Belsay Rd., Grand Blanc, MI. Family will receive visitors at 3:00 p.m. Service to be held at 3:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the church building fund or Michigan/N.E. Indiana Lupus Foundation. Share your condolences with the family at www.hillfh.com